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Data Centre Supervisor
Location: Manchester
Salary: 47,000 - 48,000 (Dependent on experience)
Working Hours: 40 hours per week (Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 17:00)
Additional Benefits: Overtime pay, vehicle for on-call duties, call-out allowance, laptop, mobile phone, and 25 days of annual leave
We are recruiting for a Data Centre Supervisor on behalf of a renowned client in Data Centre Solutions. This position offers a hands-on leadership role, overseeing engineering teams to ensure high operational standards in a Data Centre located in Manchester. If you're an experienced supervisor with a background in critical environments and engineering or are an experienced engineer looking for a step up, this could be the ideal next step for you.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee and support the engineering team, ensuring all scheduled maintenance (PPM) and reactive works are completed to standard.
- Lead the team with guidance on Health & Safety, compliance, and operational excellence in line with CBRE and client policies.
- Act as the primary contact for the engineering team, providing leadership, training, coaching, and recognition.
- Supervise and assess contractors, handle quotations, and coordinate remedial work to ensure continuous site improvement.
- Manage compliance for site audits and act as the site lead for safety, technical, and environmental assessments.
- Handle financial tasks including budgeting support, basic quoting, and assistance with CAPEX & OPEX planning.
- Ensure efficient operations of critical systems through the EkkoSense platform for site optimisation.
Required Experience and Qualifications:
- Qualifications: City & Guilds C&G 2365 Level 3 in Electrical, 18th Edition Electrical Wiring Regulations (mechanical knowledge preferred).
- Experience: Strong background in critical environments with expertise in Health & Safety, change management, and data centre operations.
- Skills: Excellent communicator, proficient with technology, experienced in supervising contractors, and capable of managing contract costs.
- Additional Skills: LVAP/HVAP experience; First Aid, IOSH/NEBOSH certification are a plus.
Additional Information:
- On-call Rotation: 1 in 3 weeks.
- Driving License: Clean driving license required.
- Flexible Working: Ability to respond to out-of-hours issues and manage work independently.
This is a fantastic role for someone who thrives in a dynamic, mission-critical environment, managing engineering teams to deliver outstanding results. If you're a skilled supervisor ready to make a significant impact, we'd love to hear from you!
Apply today to join an industry leader in data centre solutions!
